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Overlooking one of Edinburgh's loveliest private gardens, Kimpton Charlotte Square is created for the
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Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square — formerly The Roxburghe Hotel — consists of seven inter-connecting Georgian townhouses in the heart of the New Town, a UNESCO world heritage site. As the newest Principal hotel, it has undergone a multi-million restoration and refurbishment: all of our bedrooms and suites have been given a sm

art, new look, inspired by the golden age of travel and a genuine sense of Scottish hospitality. Guests familiar with PRINCIPAL will find familiar touch points, including the red bedside telephone, tuck box of treats and a vintage post box. Our beautiful internal courtyard, The Garden — an oasis of calm with a glass roof — is now open from breakfast through to the wee hours. Inspired by the flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean, our new restaurant, BABA is brought to you by the team behind Glasgow’s award-winning Ox and Finch restaurant.

01/06/2026

June looks good on you, Edinburgh 🕶️

From Pride celebrations to movie nights under the stars in St Andrews Square, Edinburgh is officially in full bloom. We’re keeping the pace with Run Club mornings, cooling off with wild swims, and welcoming the incredible Siobhan Mackenzie for her artist residency.

Whether you’re here for the Royal Highland Show or to taste your way through the city’s newest dining spots, June at Kimpton Charlotte Square is where the summer magic happens.

28/05/2026

Tonight The Garden becomes a celebration of modern Scottish fashion.

We’re beyond excited to welcome as our first-ever Designer in Residence, launching a summer-long exhibition - with iconic looks, craftsmanship and a bold new collection celebrating 120 years of Kenneth Mackenzie Harris Tweed.

From kilts worn by Sam Heughan and fellow Outlander stars, to looks for The Traitors, Commonwealth Games tartan and never-before-seen pieces - this exhibition presents Scottish heritage through a new lens.

Running until 30 September in The Garden at Kimpton Charlotte Square. Keep an eye out for designer appearances, pop-ups, fittings and special events throughout the summer ✨

22/05/2026

Psst... some secrets are just too good to keep 🤫

From now until August 31st, whisper the magic words “In Bloom and Out of Office” to our front desk team when you arrive to unlock a special surprise on us. 🌸

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20/05/2026

Running the marathon is one thing. Recovering properly? That’s where we come in 🙌

Our fitness instructor, Jordi Laing shares his top tips for surviving (and thriving) marathon weekend - from smooth race prep to well-earned recovery.

Fancy a warm up? Kimpton guests and spa members staying this weekend are invited to our shakeout Run Club at 8am this Saturday.

Good luck to all the runners this weekend! 🏃

12/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome hotel guests and friends of our artist into the garden for Kimpton Social Hour to celebrate the opening of ’s artist in residency, Where Energy Meets.

Running until 27th May, the exhibition is a bold celebration of colour, connection and emotion - exploring the energy we carry, share and leave behind through layered textures, movement and abstract form.

Whether you’re stopping by for a quiet admire, accidentally falling in love with a piece over a glass of wine, or mentally rearranging your living room to make one fit - consider this your sign to pop in.

05/05/2026

May is when Edinburgh hits its stride - all 26.2 miles of it 🏃‍♀️

Join us for a month of artist residencies, foodie dreams and run club mornings building towards marathon weekend. In between, raise your spirits at a Whisky Day tasting and lose yourself in the magic of a live Outlander performance at the iconic Usher Hall.

04/05/2026

Introducing our new Artist in Residence: Vicky Paul.

One of our very own, Edinburgh-based Vicky Paul presents ‘Where Energy Resets’, bringing together four collections — Celestial, Cosmos, Thin Places, and Cherry Blossoms — each exploring rhythm, connection, and change.

From the expansive, high-frequency movement of Celestial and Cosmos, to the quieter, more reflective tones of Thin Places, and lush, confectionary impasto Cherry Blossoms, this is work that moves between worlds — light and shadow, chaos and calm, the seen and the felt.

Working intuitively, Vicky paints through instinct rather than structure — layering colour, texture, and gesture into works that feel alive. Less about what you see, more about what shifts when you’re standing in front of them.

Now on view in The Garden at Kimpton Charlotte Square. Best enjoyed with a glass of rosé in hand 😉

Find out more: https://www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com/artists-in-residence-vicky-paul

22/04/2026

The sound of a more conscious stay 🌿

We’re proudly Green Key certified, an independent accreditation given to hotels who are doing their part to protect the environment.

From the way we use energy and water to how we source and reduce waste, everything is done with a lighter footprint in mind. And it doesn’t stop at our doors - we work closely with our local community to make sure what we do has a positive impact beyond the hotel, too.

11/04/2026

At Kimpton, every guest is welcome - whether they have tiny claws, big paws, wagging tails or curious whiskers... We’ll make them feel like VIPs.

01/04/2026

Important Guest Update 🚨

Following recent... developments in the confectionery world, e can confirm that Kimpton Charlotte Square has come into possession of a limited quantity of KitKats.

In the interest of guest satisfaction, these will temporarily replace caramel wafers in our complimentary in-room tuck boxes.

We believe this is exactly what the public would want.

Enjoy responsibly… and remember: sometimes, you really do need a break.

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38 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
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http://www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com/

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